POWER & BALANCE

FINELY BALANCED PERFORMANCE

There’s more than one road to driving thrills. The MX-5 takes the route of lightweight, rear-wheel drive. And when a driver is behind the wheel, near-perfect balance. It all adds up to an incredibly lively, agile car that’s so responsive it almost feels like an extension of yourself.

Awards and Reviews

2016 WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

A FAMILY DISTINCTION

THE HISTORY OF THE MX-5

Over its four generations, the MX-5 has remained an authentic, lightweight sports car. Its engaging, open-air driving style has been discovered by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world, making the MX-5 the best-selling roadster of all time.

GENERATION 1

MODEL NA 1989-1997

First introduced at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 10, 1989.

A short, direct shift made gear-changing a joy.

Rounded tail lamps begin a signature design detail.

1989

GENERATION 2

MODEL NB 1998-2004

Engine power increased slightly.

Soft top included glass rear window.

New headlights banished the heavy pop-ups.

1998

GENERATION 3

MODEL NC 2005-2014

In 2000, the MX-5 was certified as the world's best-selling two-seater sports car.